TCU spoils Houston's Big 12 debut with 36-13 victory
— TCU quarterback Chandler Morris threw for 314 yards and two touchdowns as the Horned Frogs spoiled Houston’s Big 12 Conference debut with a 36-13 victory on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
TCU Horned Frogs
36
Houston Cougars
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCU | 7 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 36 |
| HOU | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
TDECU Stadium · 36,049 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Kansas Jayhawks | W 22-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Baylor Bears | W 17-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs BYU Cougars | L 10-17 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ UCF Knights | L 13-21 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Touchdown 2:55 36-13
Trey Sanders 18 Yd Run (Griffin Kell Kick)
-
Field Goal 3:47 29-13
Griffin Kell 37 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 12:29 26-13
Savion Williams 31 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Griffin Kell PAT failed)
-
Field Goal 0:56 20-13
Jack Martin 44 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 2:58 20-10
Emani Bailey 16 Yd Run (Griffin Kell Kick)
-
Touchdown 5:21 13-10
Matthew Golden 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Jack Martin Kick)
-
Field Goal 5:37 13-3
Griffin Kell 53 Yd Field Goal
-
Field Goal 7:08 10-3
Griffin Kell 40 Yd Field Goal
-
Field Goal 10:06 7-3
Jack Martin 44 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 13:29 7-0
Warren Thompson 33 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Griffin Kell Kick)
-
TCU
1 play, 2 yards, 0:27 · End of Game
-
HOU 0:27
7 plays, 60 yards, 2:19 · Downs
-
TCU 2:55
6 plays, 52 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 2:55 36-13
Trey Sanders 18 Yd Run (Griffin Kell Kick)
-
HOU 6:23
7 plays, 20 yards, 2:29 · Downs
-
TCU 8:52
16 plays, 64 yards, 6:53 · Missed FG
-
HOU 0:45
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:55 · Punt
-
TCU 3:47
7 plays, 18 yards, 2:18 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 3:47 29-13
Griffin Kell 37 Yd Field Goal
-
HOU 6:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:15 · Punt
-
TCU 8:20
8 plays, 36 yards, 2:37 · Punt
-
HOU 10:57
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:25 · Punt
-
TCU 12:29
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:21 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 12:29 26-13
Savion Williams 31 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Griffin Kell PAT failed)
-
HOU 13:50
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:06 · Punt
-
TCU
7 plays, 26 yards, 0:49 · Missed FG
-
HOU 0:56
8 plays, 24 yards, 1:52 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 0:56 20-13
Jack Martin 44 Yd Field Goal
-
TCU 2:58
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 2:58 20-10
Emani Bailey 16 Yd Run (Griffin Kell Kick)
-
Touchdown 5:21 13-10
Matthew Golden 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Jack Martin Kick)
-
TCU 5:37
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:02 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 5:37 13-3
Griffin Kell 53 Yd Field Goal
-
HOU 6:39
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:29 · Interception
-
TCU 7:08
14 plays, 73 yards, 5:36 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 7:08 10-3
Griffin Kell 40 Yd Field Goal
-
HOU 12:44
9 plays, 43 yards, 3:31 · Downs
-
TCU 1:15
9 plays, 17 yards, 3:24 · Downs
-
HOU 4:39
6 plays, 42 yards, 1:54 · Missed FG
-
TCU 6:33
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:52 · Punt
-
HOU 8:25
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:29 · Downs
-
TCU 9:54
1 play, 7 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
-
HOU 10:06
7 plays, 48 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 10:06 7-3
Jack Martin 44 Yd Field Goal
-
TCU 13:29
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 13:29 7-0
Warren Thompson 33 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Griffin Kell Kick)
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
TCU
HOU
35
1st Downs
12
6-15
3rd down efficiency
4-15
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-4
564
Total Yards
266
314
Passing
225
24/37
Comp/Att
17/35
8.5
Yards per pass
6.4
250
Rushing
41
51
Rushing Attempts
27
4.9
Yards per rush
1.5
7-75
Penalties
7-60
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
34:16
Possession
25:44
Highlights
NCAAF News
All news
News
Illinois coach Bret Bielema takes veiled shot at SEC, CFP
Big Ten coaches continue to be rankled by the initial College Football Playoff rankings, with Illinois coach Bret Bielema taking the latest veiled shot at the SEC.
News
BYU star RB LJ Martin to return, play vs. No. 3 Utah
BYU star RB LJ Martin, who hasn't played since Oct. 3 due to an ankle injury, will play in the Cougars' showdown vs. No. 3 Utah, coach Kalani Sitake ESPN.
Video
How Miami mom Linda Fletcher is traveling with her son, Hurricanes this season
How Miami mom Linda Fletcher is traveling with her son, Hurricanes this season
ESPN
What Notre Dame is using to build its offensive supporting cast around CJ Carr
With a star QB, the Irish are turning to an unlikely group of contributors. They face their stiffest test this week.